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Retirement has become such an iffy proposition for so many that I did a double take the other day when a woman at my exercise class was happily chatting about her recent retirement.

Who does that anymore? Smile about retirement?

In the hope a few more folks could start feeling good about retirement, I'd like to remind readers of several events across Michigan on Monday that are part of the "Reinventing MI Retirement" program.

Dennis Koons, president and CEO of the Michigan Bankers Association, said some consumers are no longer confident about their retirement because of the financial challenges of the last 10 years or so. Home prices, where many families build wealth, fell dramatically in the last recession.

The new statewide initiative runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in Troy. Consumers can spend the day or just attend one or two workshops.

The main event is the Michigan State University Management Education Center at 811 W. Square Lake Road in Troy. Other satellite sites include the Hannan House at 4750 Woodward in Detroit and spots in Alpena, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and West Branch.

The new initiative is designed as a way for Michigan seniors and soon-to-be seniors to get some free advice without any high-pressure pitches.

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend events statewide.

A Reinventing Retirement Toolkit will be available at no cost and will include information on reverse mortgages, prepaid funerals, annuities, insurance, IRAs and 401(k)s.

Seniors will be able to get information on how to make sure they have the right health insurance coverage, understand Social Security and do some tax planning.

Contact Susan Tompor: 313-222-8876 or stompor@freepress.com

Free retirement planning event

■ The new Reinventing MI Retirement initiative runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Consumers can spend the day or just attend one or two workshops.

■ The main event is the Michigan State University Management Education Center at 811 W. Square Lake Road in Troy. Other satellite sites include: the Hannan House at 4750 Woodward in Detroit and spots in Alpena, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and West Branch.